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WGU Scripting and Programming Foundations Exam - Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's WGU Scripting and Programming Foundations exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 1
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Which statement describes a compiled language?

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Suggested Answer: D

A compiled language is one where the source code is translated into machine code by a compiler. This machine code is specific to the type of machine it is compiled for, meaning the same compiled code cannot be run on different types of machines without being recompiled. This process differs from interpreted languages, where the source code is not directly converted into machine code but is instead read and executed by an interpreter, which allows for cross-platform compatibility. Compiled languages are known for their performance efficiency because the machine code is executed directly by the computer's hardware.


by Mitsue at Nov 25, 2025, 03:23 AM

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Brett
12 hours ago
A sounds right too, but not as complete.
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Nettie
6 days ago
Totally agree with D!
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Dan
11 days ago
D is the correct answer!
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Laquanda
16 days ago
Haha, option D is the one! Compiled languages are like the high-maintenance celebrities of the coding universe.
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Lenny
21 days ago
D is the correct answer. Compiled languages are like the divas of the programming world - they demand their own special stage to perform on.
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Kimbery
26 days ago
Option D is the way to go. Compiled languages are like the superheroes of the coding world - they can only save the day on their own turf.
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Thomasena
1 month ago
Definitely D. Compiled languages are all about that machine-specific code, baby!
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Louann
1 month ago
I’m a bit confused, though. Isn’t A also about safety in programming? That seems important for compiled languages too.
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Marta
1 month ago
I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and it was about how compiled languages are specific to machines. So D sounds familiar.
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Yan
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about variable types being declared in compiled languages. Could that be A?
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Sharen
2 months ago
I think a compiled language is definitely related to how code is converted to machine code, so maybe D is the right answer?
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Aretha
2 months ago
I've got this one! Compiled languages lock in the variable types during compilation, so answer A is correct. The other options don't quite match up with how compiled languages work.
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Rosalind
2 months ago
I think D is the right answer. Compiled languages convert to machine code.
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Xenia
2 months ago
I'm a little confused on the difference between compiled and interpreted languages. Is it something to do with how the code gets executed? I'll have to review my notes on that before answering this.
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Vanesa
2 months ago
D) It has code that is first converted to machine code, which can then only run on a particular type of machine.
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Magda
3 months ago
But A is more about safety, not compilation. D is clearer.
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Nikita
3 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Compiled languages have that initial step of converting the code to machine code, which makes them faster to run but less portable. I'm pretty confident D is the right answer here.
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Leonora
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know compiled languages are different from interpreted languages, but I'm having trouble remembering the exact details.
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Glen
3 months ago
I think the answer is D. Compiled languages get converted to machine code, which can only run on a specific type of hardware.
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